How to do it
Plant both feet firmly and stagger your stance for better balance.
- 1
Attach a resistance band to an anchor point at chest height.
- 2
Stand facing away from the anchor point, holding the ends of the band with your arms extended out to the sides and palms facing forward.
- 3
With a slight bend in your elbows, bring your hands together in front of your chest.
- 4
Slowly return your arms back to the starting position, controlling the resistance.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the movement in a controlled manner and avoid letting the band snap back quickly to keep constant tension on the chest.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows past 90 degrees
- ✕Dropping the hands below shoulder level
- ✕Leaning the torso forward into the band